Design Engineer

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Corporate - Huntington Beach, CA 92647Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayCompensation: $80,000 – $100,000 annually (based on 40 hours/week) Non-Exempt - Eligible for Overtime JOB SUMMARY Responsible for contributing to the design, development, testing, and commercialization of new technologies and innovations relating to improved golf club performance.  A Design Engineer I works with the R&D team to support the mission of our department: to develop best-in-class golf equipment. This engineering role will be involved in a variety of product categories in both a research and development capacity.  ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Essential job duties identified below represent expected duties, though the exact role may be shaped to fit the candidate. Create golf clubhead designs using CAD software (NX) Conduct analytical research to improve the performance of golf club products. Document specifications, create drawings, maintain spec databases Use proprietary advanced modeling software  Work closely with engineers, designers, CAD specialists, and Marketing personnel throughout research, development, and product launch phases. Prepare, organize, and otherwise communicate findings in technical reports to management and other stakeholders as necessary. Interact and communicate with domestic and international component suppliers to convey design and engineering requirements. Participate in process improvement initiatives SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None TRAVEL This position is unlikely to require travel domestically and internationally.    QualificationsSKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee expected to work under close to moderate supervision of a Manager, Supervisor, or Team Leader.  COMPETENCIES Experienced in the use of 3D CAD software, including parametric modeling and free form surfacing.  Ability to use MS Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) Good written and verbal communication skills Good critical thinking skills Strong ability to work well with a cross-functional team Good knowledge of golf club design and terminology, or demonstrated ability to acquire this knowledge.  Strong attention to detail Strong ability to problem solve and work through problems analytically   REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Ideal candidates would have a Bachelors degree or higher in one of the following majors: Mechanical/Aerospace/Industrial/Civil Engineering, Material Science, Physics. Experience using advanced CAD software (ideally NX) PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Some experience (1-3 years) in Engineering field helpful but not necessary. Avid golfer a plus Experience in product development a plus Experience in the golf industry a plus: equipment OEMs, sales, fitting, teaching